The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the newly released list of law officers appointed in the Advocate General’s office. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf directed the State Government and the Advocate General’s office to file their replies, including responses concerning all newly appointed lawyers.

The Bench also permitted the plea moved by Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association Chairman, DK Jain, which questions the inclusion of lawyers from other states in the appointment list. The Petition also seeks to challenge the appointment procedure and as per the petition there exists no transparent and fair procedure for appointment of law officers.

The Court has listed the matter for further hearing in the second week of February.

Appearances:
For the Petitioner: Dinesh Upadhyay Adv. Alongwith Yogesh Soni Adv. (Petitioner in person)
For the Respondent: Harpreet Ruprah Sr Adv (AAG) with Swapnil Ganguli Adv. (DAG)
Intervenors: MP High Court Advocate Bar Association – Paritosh Trivedi Adv. (Secretary, HCBA)